Thor, the Antioch police dog shot above his front right leg during a recent burglary, is expected to make a full recovery and is receiving praise from police officers, city officials and residents....
The dreaded “B” word – bankruptcy – has been mentioned several times by Mayor Jim Davis as a possibility, perhaps likelihood, for Antioch’s government in the next year or two if voters don’t approv...
After 38 years at Big O Tires in Antioch, Diane Case is retiring.
She began her employment in the early ’70s, working for her father-in-law, and became the store’s co-owner with husband Roger Case...
President Obama traveled the country recently on a six-week “Recovery Summer” tour showcasing bright spots in the mostly sluggish economy. He didn’t drop by East County, however. Unfortunately, the...
Bases Loaded Sports Bar & Grill recently celebrated its first year in business with a ribbon-cutting event.
Owner Terry Karp introduced the new head chef while customers and friends sampled delect...
Once again, Somersville Towne Center is hosting The Great Denim Days. Guests are asked to bring in new or gently used denim to be donated to a local charity benefiting underprivileged residents wit...
A car wash featuring the Warrior Girls cheerleaders will raise funds for the Brentwood-based International Orphan Relief Foundation’s (IORF) third annual effort to provide food baskets and children...
Congregation B’nai Torah of the East Bay is pleased to announce complimentary admission for their High Holy Day Services in Antioch
This decision opens up these special Services to everyone – cong...
The Vagabond Players will present the comedy “A Bench in the Sun” on Sunday, Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. in Antioch’s El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. Second St.
“A Bench in th...
Victoria Leon, having earned accolades at Deer Valley High School such as CSF president, golf team MVP and class of 2010 salutatorian, credits some of her success to The First Tee Life Skills educa...
It will be “us” against “them” when more than 50 dirt modifieds take to the Antioch Speedway track for the first phase of the West Coast Nationals Saturday night. “Us” will be the top drivers who c...
When you’re paying attention to good nutrition, it’s easy to spend a lot of time focusing on what not to eat – all the stuff that clogs your arteries and expands your waistline. Now’s a good time t...
East County women can get their hearts checked for free this weekend at Sutter Delta Medical Center in Antioch.
The event, on Saturday, Aug. 28 is a $100 value and open to women only. For more inf...
It would be tough to have a much better season than Deer Valley’s football team had last year: 11-1 overall, an undefeated 5-0 in league, winning the BVAL championship and making it to the second r...
The City Council softened its stance Tuesday night on an earlier decision to deny Walmart’s proposal to expand its facility to include a grocery department, despite also concluding that the expansi...
Earlier this month a county health inspector in Oregon shut down a 7-year-old girl’s lemonade stand after determining she had not paid the $120 fee for a temporary license. The girl was ordered to ...
Antioch High football, a powerhouse back in the Jeremy Newberry days, has not quite enjoyed the success in recent years that many Panther fans would prefer. The team is 19-41 overall and 8-28 in le...
The National League of Cities (NLC) has announced that the City of Antioch is a finalist for the 2010 Awards for Municipal Excellence. The award recognizes cities and towns for outstanding programs...
Officials in Antioch Monday will dedicate a federal, state and local project benefiting the community, city and the environment.
The $12 million project includes a distribution system that will pro...
Contra Costa Waste Services (Mt. Diablo Recycling Center and Transfer Station, 1300 Loveridge Road in Pittsburg) is hosting a free E-Waste Day on Saturday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event i...